Corporate Law
Practice Areas
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- 67 Conarty Crescent, Whitby, Ontario
- info@northgatelaw.ca
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(506) 292-7927
Good corporate advice should fit the way a business actually operates. At NGL, we work with business owners, shareholders, and corporations on the legal matters that arise behind important commercial decisions from establishing ownership and governance structures to negotiating transactions and planning for changes in the business.
Many clients turn to us for corporate counselling, from starting a business and growing a company to structuring the purchase or sale of a business.
We provide practical, well-thought-out, and results-oriented legal counselling for entrepreneurs, corporations, and commercial clients at every stage of their journey.
01 Business Formation
Starting a business involves more than incorporation. We advise on ownership, corporate structures, shareholder arrangements, and the legal framework needed to establish a strong foundation.
02 Shareholders & Governance
We advise shareholders and directors on their respective rights and responsibilities, decision-making, corporate governance, and agreements that define how a company is owned and operated.
03 Buying & Selling Businesses
A business transaction can involve significant legal and financial considerations. We assist with acquisitions and sales, including due diligence, transaction documents, negotiations, and closing requirements.
04 Corporate Reorganization
Changes in ownership, business operations, or corporate objectives may require a company to reconsider its existing structure. We advise on reorganizations, corporate changes, and related legal arrangements.
Areas of Corporate Practice
- Business Formation
- Federal & Provincial Incorporation
- Incorporation for Professionals
- Establishment of Partnerships
- Purchase & Sale of a Business
- Corporate Governance Issues
- Corporate Record Maintenance
- Directors' Duties & Responsibilities
- Shareholder Agreements
- Corporate & Commercial Documents
- Business & Commercial Contracts
1. What does a corporate lawyer do?
Corporate lawyers advise businesses on the legal side of ownership, governance, transactions, restructuring, and other matters that affect how a company is established and operated.
2. Should I incorporate my business?
Incorporation may provide benefits such as a separate legal entity and limited liability, but it also creates ongoing legal and administrative obligations. The appropriate structure depends on the business and its circumstances.
3. What should a shareholder agreement cover?
A shareholder agreement can establish how important decisions are made and address matters such as ownership, voting, transfers of shares, financing, disputes, and the departure of a shareholder.
4. What legal issues arise when buying a business?
The legal considerations can include the structure of the transaction, ownership and assets, existing contracts, liabilities, employment matters, regulatory requirements, and the terms of the purchase agreement.